iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) announced plans to evaluate a potential expansion into the AI infrastructure hardware sector, including the possible acquisition or financing of AI compute hardware and related infrastructure assets, according to a press release dated July 15, 2026.

The company said it intends to explore opportunities involving high-performance computing equipment, data center operators, and infrastructure partners. A potential strategy could include leasing equipment to data centers, compute operators, or enterprise customers.

"We believe AI infrastructure hardware may represent an attractive opportunity as demand for AI compute capacity continues to grow," said Lawrence Tan, Chief Executive Officer of iPower. "At this stage, we are evaluating potential opportunities in a disciplined manner, including hardware acquisition, data center collaboration and equipment leasing models that may align with iPower's long-term strategy."

Tan noted that the initiative remains at an exploratory stage and that any future investment or commercial arrangement would depend on market conditions, equipment availability, financing, due diligence, partner discussions, and the execution of definitive agreements.

The company has not entered into any definitive agreements for the acquisition, financing, deployment, or leasing of AI infrastructure hardware. iPower stated there is no assurance that any transaction will be completed or that any planned initiative will result in revenue or stockholder value.